Mary Wilbanks, NWS

Mary is represented by Goldesberry Gallery, Houston, TX

 and Envision Gallery, El Prado , N.M.
 

The rugged colors and textures of the mountains and canyons inspire me.  The process of formation, and erosion made by wind and time hold an attraction for me.  In my paintings I try to duplicate this phenomena.  By painting, adding paper and other materials and then tearing away, sanding and painting again, I am building, forming, and then wearing away and distressing the surface.  This process reveals lines, shapes and textures more interesting than anything I could deliberately paint.

I see the earth as a fragile, living entity.  It is my hope that all who see my work will feel the beauty and majesty of the land I love, and that it will draw from the viewers their own personal vision, that vision of caring and connection with the earth that we all carry within ourselves.
 

Recent and coming Exhibitions:

Goldesberry Gallery, 2 person Collage exhibit, 2009

Jung Center, Recent Works 2009

Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts  10 Plus Artists Group Exhibition: "Presence"
December 2009 and  "Txt" January 2010.

Goldesberry Gallery, 2625 Colquitt, Houston

Art in the Abstract Exhibit featuring Mary Wilbanks and Kathy Farr at Envision Gallery, El Prado (Taos) New Mexico
June 20th through July 30. Opening reception at 4 to 6 on June 20.

Workshops and demos:

Open Studio and Collage Workshop  August 2-6  at my studio; 3 day workshop runs concurrently w/ open studio.  $155. and $225.

Demo at WAS-H November 14, 2010
One day Inktense pencil workshop WAS-H September 11, 2010   $50.
Three day collage workshop WASH November 19-20-21

 Email Mary for more details.